Norfolk School Board selects its leaders

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By Amy Jeter
The Virginian-Pilot
© August 12, 2009

NORFOLK

The school board this morning unanimously elected Stephen Tonelson as chairman and Ursula Rhodes as vice-chair.

It happened during the board’s summer retreat, which is under way at Selden Arcade.

Tonelson’s late father was a principal of Maury High School.

The board is expected to take up various issues to plan for the 2008-2009 school year.

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And who cares that the newly

Submitted by monarch_butterfly on Thu, 08/13/2009 at 6:51 pm.

And who cares that the newly appointed chair is the son of a former high school principal! Give us more! What's his philosphy on education? What has been his leadership experience? What's his leadership style? What does he see as the challenges facing NPS? What are some changes he would like to see the board implement regarding certain policies and procedures of the district?

LET NORFOLK CITIZENS DECIDE

Submitted by monarch_butterfly on Thu, 08/13/2009 at 6:46 pm.

When is Norfolk going to get away from having city council appoint its board members so that they can carry out the city council's political agenda and let the citizens ELECT the school board! Enough is enough! We have no idea who these people are who are left to make major decisions impacting the education of our children! It's time to let us decide and vote for our school board!